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Taking Action for Oregon

Oregon is famous for its efforts to protect the environment and the people and communities here. Today, the Department of Environmental Quality is meeting the challenge of climate change head-on. Science shows that, working together, we can make a difference. DEQ is participating in local, state, regional, national, and global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, prepare for impacts of a changing climate, and help nurture a cleaner, more sustainable world.

The Office of Greenhouse Gas Programs

The Office of Greenhouse Gas Programs is leading DEQ's efforts to reduce Oregon's global greenhouse gas pollution by developing and implementing policies, strategies and programs that provide important reductions in these emissions.

Our programs include:

Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program: Tracks emissions each year and informs policy development.
Clean Fuels Program:
Reduces the carbon intensity of transportation fuels supplied to Oregonians.
Climate Protection Program: Establishes a cap, or limit, on greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels used in Oregon.
Third Party Verification Program: Improves data reliability and ensures emissions reports are calculated accurately and meet DEQ's reporting requirements.

These programs all work together and are critical to help achieve Oregon's greenhouse gas reduction goals.

Taking action in Oregon

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Contact

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Colin McConnaha
Manager, Office of Greenhouse Gas Programs
503-229-5094

Nicole Singh
Climate Protection Manager
503-869-2119